StageType help

Fountain and Final Draft files

Bring in a script from another screenwriting app, or save yours as Fountain or Final Draft to share it.

Other screenwriting apps

The File menu imports Fountain (.fountain) and Final Draft (.fdx) files, and exports your script in either format. Exporting never changes your StageType script.

Other screenwriting apps: The File menu imports Fountain (.fountain) and Final Draft (.fdx) files, and exports your script in either format. Exporting never changes your StageType script. (Opens as a new script; Plain-text Fountain; Final Draft)
  1. Opens as a new script
  2. Plain-text Fountain
  3. Final Draft

Check what carries over

Before importing or exporting, StageType lists anything the other format can’t keep, including text Fountain may interpret as markup. Keep a StageType backup for an exact copy. The sample’s shot plans, storyboard frames, lighting plans and character profiles stay in StageType; Fountain exports the screenplay. Your current script is never replaced.

Check what carries over: Before importing or exporting, StageType lists anything the other format can’t keep, including text Fountain may interpret as markup. Keep a StageType backup for an exact copy. The sample’s shot plans, storyboard frames, lighting plans and character profiles stay in StageType; Fountain exports the screenplay. Your current script is never replaced. (What will be left out)
  1. What will be left out

Imported as a new script

The imported script opens with its title page and every element formatted. Your earlier script is still in My scripts.

Imported as a new script: The imported script opens with its title page and every element formatted. Your earlier script is still in My scripts. (Scene headings, action, characters and dialogue)
  1. Scene headings, action, characters and dialogue

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